Development Associate at Northwestern Hillel
Development Associate at Northwestern Hillel
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$ 50000 - 55000
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Development Associate
Northwestern Hillel
Role Overview
Are you an organized actionoriented person who loves connecting people to meaningful causes Bring your passion for Jewish community to Northwestern Hillel as our Development Associate!
As a key part of Northwestern Hillels awardwinning professional team youll manage the annual campaign and donor stewardship coordinate donor and alumni events research and manage grant applications and communicate Hillels vision and story to key constituencies. Reporting to the Director of Development and working in close partnership with the Executive Director you will help Northwestern Hillel to sustain and grow the financial resources necessary to advance our work of supporting a thriving Jewish community on campus.
What Youll Do
- Execute the annual campaign strategy (and maintain annual campaign / donor communications calendar) in close collaboration with Director of Development and Executive Director
- Support planning and of all developmentrelated events including new student welcome events parlor meetings and developmentrelated Hillel programs
- Partner with the Director of Development and Executive Director to identify cultivate solicit and steward a portfolio of current and future donors
- Engage in outreach and nurture strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders including alumni parents community members and university partners
- Identify foundations and other grant opportunities and apply for financial support
- Attend Hillels major student programs including some Shabbat and holiday celebrations interfacing with students community partners and stakeholders
- Advise Hillel staff and student leaders on sponsorship opportunities and fundraising initiatives including recruiting training and mobilizing students to partner in Hillels development efforts
- Assist Director of Development in partnering with Hillels Board of Directors and Development Committee toward the achievement of all fundraising goals
- Draft and prepare multichannel donor correspondence strategy and marketing collateral including management of direct mail appeals
- Write and produce donor materials including briefings proposals and reports
- Administer the development database and ensure data entry and gift processing is precise accurate and timely
- Manage donor stewardship including timely and accurate gift acknowledgements donor/alumni engagement events and more
- Collect student photos stories and testimonials to illustrate Hillels impact to stakeholders
- Conduct prospect research and coordinate prospect meetings for Director of Development and Executive Director
- Prepare internal fundraising reports and donor reports for the Director of Development Executive Director and Board of Directors
- Participate in local and national networking and professional development opportunities
- Perform other administrative responsibilities as assigned
What You Need to Succeed
- Bachelors degree or higher
- 05 years development experience
- Superior written and verbal skills effective at communicating Hillels vision and story with a variety of stakeholders
- Accomplished organizational and time management skills with ability to organize and complete projects accurately efficiently and ontime
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of Jewish community culture heritage and traditions
- Strong data analysis and budgeting skills
- An artistic eye for graphic design preferred (Canva)
- A serious work ethic sense of humor and willingness to take risks and learn from unexpected situations
- Able to quickly and genuinely create connections with and between staff students and stakeholders
- Comfort working collaboratively or independently
- Eagerness to learn about nonprofit fundraising and development
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience using Little Green Light or other CRM platforms preferred
What Youll Receive
- Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $50000$55000.
- Time off: up to 22 days of paid time off (starting with 15 up to 11 sick days (starting with 7 8 paid federal holidays up to 13 paid Jewish holidays and 6 weeks paid parental leave.
- Health Benefits: Medical dental and vision insurance.
- Prepare for your future: 401(k) plan and a 403(b) plan.
- Additional Benefits: Additional health and wellness benefits financial benefits professional training tuition reimbursement and much more.
- Great professional development mentoring and skillbuilding opportunities as part of the global Hillel movement.
- Reduced summer hours to accommodate for the fast pace of the academic year.
- An unlimited supply of purple Hillel swag.
About Northwestern Hillel
Northwestern Hillel is an exciting fastbased inspiring work environment with a brandnew building in the center of campus. Our team which earned the Hillel International 2018 Great Place to Work Award is a highenergy dedicated studentfocused staff of professionals committed to enriching Jewish life on campus and beyond. Jewish life is thriving at Northwestern University and Northwestern Hillel is the center and catalyst for Jewish life on campus.
Northwestern Hillel offers a wide array of opportunities for Jewish students of all backgrounds and interests to connect with Jewish life and their own Jewish story and journey. The professional staff supports students in creating meaningful Jewish experiences for themselves and their peers while they enrich the Jewish community at Northwestern the campus community and the world beyond.
Northwestern Hillel is part of the Hillels of Illinois a department of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF). JUF is the one organization that impacts every aspect of local and global Jewish life providing human services for Jews and others in need creating Jewish experiences and strengthening Jewish community connections.
About Hillel International
In 1923 Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel with humble means a noble mission and a breathtaking vision: to convey Jewish civilization to a new generation. Today Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world at nearly 1000 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. As Hillel evolves as an organization the mission remains steadfast: to create lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life learning and Israel and train them to become the next Jewish leaders.
Hillel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
